Shortly

In a short time; soon, Briefly; concisely, In a curt or abrupt manner

Shortly - Meanings

In a short time; soon

Example: I will call you shortly with the details.

Usage: formalContext: professional communication

Note: Commonly used in business emails and formal settings to indicate a prompt response or action.

Briefly; concisely

Example: Please summarize the report shortly for the meeting.

Usage: formalContext: academic or professional presentations

Note: Used to request a concise or summarized version of information.

In a curt or abrupt manner

Example: He replied shortly, indicating his annoyance.

Usage: informalContext: casual conversations

Note: Can be used to show impatience or irritation in informal interactions.

Shortly's synonyms

soon

Soon means in a short time or without much delay.

Example: I will call you soon.

Note: Similar to shortly, but may imply a slightly shorter timeframe.

briefly

Briefly means for a short period of time or in a concise manner.

Example: Let me explain it briefly.

Note: Focuses more on the brevity of time or explanation.

momentarily

Momentarily means in a very short time or for a moment.

Example: The bus will arrive momentarily.

Note: Emphasizes a very brief and imminent timeframe.

in a little while

In a little while means in a short period of time.

Example: I'll be there in a little while.

Note: Conveys a casual sense of time passing before something happens.

Shortly expressions, common phrases

In a nutshell

To give a brief summary or explanation of something.

Example: Can you explain the main idea in a nutshell?

Note: This phrase implies a concise summary rather than just stating something shortly.

Before long

In the near future or soon.

Example: I'll be there before long, just finishing up a few things.

Note: It suggests a specific timeframe or eventuality rather than just a short duration.

In a jiffy

Very quickly or soon.

Example: I'll get that report to you in a jiffy.

Note: It emphasizes speed or immediacy more than just a short period of time.

Shortly after

A short time following something else.

Example: The meeting will start shortly after the presentation ends.

Note: It specifies a sequence of events rather than just a brief duration.

In a trice

Almost immediately or very quickly.

Example: I'll have this fixed in a trice, don't worry.

Note: It conveys a sense of instantaneous action or completion.

In a snap

With great speed or efficiency.

Example: She can solve those equations in a snap.

Note: It highlights rapidity or ease of completion more than just being done shortly.

In short order

Without delay or promptly.

Example: We need those documents processed in short order.

Note: It emphasizes the urgency or promptness of an action rather than just a short time frame.

Shortly everyday (slang) expressions

In a sec

A shortened form of 'second', used informally to mean a very short amount of time.

Example: I'll be with you in a sec, just finishing up this email.

Note: The slang term 'In a sec' is more casual and colloquial compared to the formal 'shortly'.

In a bit

A colloquial way of saying 'shortly' or 'in a short while'.

Example: I'll call you back in a bit once I'm done with this meeting.

Note: The slang term 'In a bit' is more relaxed and implies a less precise timeframe than 'shortly'.

In a tick

An informal expression meaning 'very soon'.

Example: Just hold on a second, I'll be ready in a tick.

Note: The slang term 'In a tick' is more whimsical and playful than 'shortly'.

In a flash

Used to describe something that happens very quickly or instantly.

Example: She finished her homework in a flash and joined us for dinner.

Note: The slang term 'In a flash' emphasizes the speed of an action compared to 'shortly'.

In a mo

A shortened form of 'moment', indicating a brief period of time.

Example: I'll help you out in a mo, just need to wrap up this task.

Note: The slang term 'In a mo' is more informal and suggests a more relaxed timeframe than 'shortly'.

Shortly - Examples

Shortly after the meeting ended, I received an email from my boss.

The concert will start shortly, so we need to hurry.

I will be back shortly, I just need to grab my coat.

Shortly grammar

Shortly - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: shortly

Conjugations

Adverb (Adverb): shortly

Syllabification and Stress

shortly Contains 2 syllables: short • ly

Phonetic transcription: ˈshȯrt-lē

short ly , ˈshȯrt lē (The red syllable is stressed)

Shortly - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

shortly: ~ 2200 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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